Brexit

The European Commission has taken steps towards ensuring the flow of personal data between the UK and the rest of Europe can continue after the 30 June cut-off point.

While much remains unchanged with regards to extradition mechanisms under the European arrest warrant scheme and the new arrangements post-Brexit, there are nonetheless some key differences to be aware of, write Nick Vamos & Katie Jones at Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP in this week’s NLJ.

Nick Vamos & Katie Jones take a look at what’s changed & what’s next for extradition in the UK post-Brexit

Thousands of divorcing couples could face post-Brexit jurisdictional issues, a family lawyer has warned.

The Cabinet Office has published new guidance for stakeholders

Lexis®Library update: The Prime Minister’s Office has published a policy paper announcing the launch of a new Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform (TIGRR) to ‘identify and develop proposals across a range of areas that will drive innovation and competitiveness, reduce barriers to start-ups and scale-ups, create opportunities for innovation to make the most of cutting-edge technologies, and support growth and dynamism right across the UK economy’

High Court dismisses ‘misconceived’ arguments against European arrest warrants

Mental health, diversity and inclusion should be top priorities and more can be done to further efforts, according to a survey of litigation lawyers

In a special NLJ report, Grania Langdon-Down talks to Mrs Justice Cockerill, head of the Commercial Court, and litigators about the challenges of 2020 and what 2021 will bring in relation to work-flow, procedural reform, diversity and well-being. She also draws on responses from the latest London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA) and NLJ Litigation Trends Survey. Overall, most responders were positive that the litigation market would grow or, at least, remain unchanged. There was overwhelming support for virtual hearings and agile working. But there was also a strong message to the profession’s leaders that the legal community needs to do more to promote both diversity and inclusion and the importance of good mental health.

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published updated guidance for customers and users of IP